Rendering of NSMV training ship

Philly Shipyard: NSMV training ships will be a loss maker

No doubt about it, the contract to build the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) training ships was a life-saver for Philly Shipyard when it was awarded in April 2020. At that time,

Pete Buttigieg on MSP and TSP

MARAD’s MSP and TSP sealift programs are now fully enrolled

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) says that its two key sealift programs, the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and the new Tanker Security Program (TSP) are now fully enrolled. The

marine highway grant awards announced

MARAD springs a surprise in marine highway grant awards

MARAD’s latest round of marine highway grant awards include one that may come as a surprise: $600,000 to study conversion of the historic coal-burning ferry SS Badger to a zero-emission vessel —

Transitioning America’s maritime academies to accommodate new training vessels

By RMF Engineering‘s Andrew Hay, P.E., Division Manager, Infrastructure Engineering; Michael Wilkins, P.E., Project Manager; and Kevin Kikola, P.E., Project Manager The United States’ five State Maritime Academies—California, Maine, Massachusetts, State University

MARAD announces new marine highway route designations

Two new Marine Highway Routes designated

MARAD reports that U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the designation of two new Marine Highway Routes, as part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MHP). The newly designated M-11

USMMA Advisory Council will hold public meeting

USMMA Advisory Council set for first public meeting

MARAD has announced that the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Advisory Council will conduct its first public meeting on Monday, August 7 at the USMMA campus in Kings Point N.Y. MARAD announced the

Stena Polaris sister ship

MARAD still seeks 10th ship for new Tanker Security Program

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced that nine ships have now been enrolled in the Tanker Security Program (TSP). The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with minor

Stena Polaris sister ship

Three Stena Bulk vessels to be reflagged for Tanker Security Program

MARAD has selected three Crowley-managed tankers to participate in the Tanker Security Program. The three medium range (MR) tankers are part of a joint venture between Crowley and Stena Bulk USA. The

NSMV keel laying group shot

Philly Shipyard lays keel for third NSMV training ship

The National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) training ship program is rolling right along. On May 1, Philly Shipyard hosted a keel laying ceremony for the third of the five new purpose built,

MARAD says turn off AIS in Houthi threat area

MARAD announces 2023 Small Shipyard Grant winners

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. Since 2008, the program has awarded $303

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